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CATALOGUE  OF 

The  Century 
Cement  Machine  Company 

MANUFACTURERS  OF 

The  Hercules 

Cement  Stone  Machine 


Rochester,  N.  Y.,  U.  S.  A. 
1907 

Cable  Address — “HERCULES”  Western  Union  Code. 


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X producing  this,  our  catalogue  for  1907,  we  do  so  feeling  assured  that  a 
careful  perusal  of  its  pages  cannot  help  but  be  of  interest  to  all  associated 
with  the  manufacture  of  concrete  stone.  W'hen  we  built  the  first 
1 lercides  niaehine.  nearb-  four  years  ago,  the  cenient  block  was  in  its 
infancy  and  considered  b)’  many  simph’  an  experiment.  .Since  then, 
howcwer,  they  ha\’e  proven  their  true  walue,  and  to-da)'  concrete  blocks  ha\'e  become  as 
staple  a building  material  as  stone,  brick  or  lumber. 

With  the  ad\'ent  of  the  block  came  innumerable  machines  for  their  manufacture, 
the  great  majority  absolutely  worthless  and  destined  to  be  short-lived.  khe  I fercules. 
built  along  eorrect  lines,  came  quickly  into  popvdar  favor,  and  the  demand  for  them 
from  that  day  to  this  has  been  fast  and  unceasing.  Like  the  Cement  block,  the  I lercules 
machine  is  no  longer  an  experiment — it  has  been  thoroughly  tested  and  tried,  and  its 
merits  pro\'en  be\ond  a doubt. 

In  re-designing  this  machine  for  1907  e\'eiw  part  has  been  carefully  considered, 
and  where  no  changes  ha\e  been  made,  it  is  because  the  older  form  has  j^roven  its 
competenc)'  for  the  \vork  it  had  to  do,  but  where  an  improvement  was  j)ossible.  eveiw 
detail  has  been  carefully  worked  out  and  re-designed  in  order  to  make  the  1007 
1 lercules  suj^erior  to  any  ever  before  built. 

Our  machine  is  planned  and  built  with  a \’iew  to  producing  stone  of  the  very 
highest  c|uality.  Lack  of  com])licated  mechanism,  together  with  capacit\’  for  producing 
an  unlimited  number  of  sizes  and  designs,  have  long  marked  it  as  the  most  desirable 
machine  to  install. 

This  catalogue  contains  illustrations  of  the  latest  Hercules  machine  and  its  product, 
and  is  intended  to  aj^peal  to  the  reason  of  reasonable  people.  If  on  an\'  ])oints  it  is 
obscure,  we  shall  appreciate  the  opjjortunity  of  making  it  i)lain  b}-  corrc.s]Dondence 
with  you. 

Respectfull} . 


Rochester.  X. 


CKXTURV  CHMKXT  MACH  I XL  CO. 


The  Hercules  Cement  Stone  Machine 

Model  1907 


Kquipped  with  One  Pair  L Arms 

Plates  attached  for  making  Rock  Face  Stone  X"  high,  10"  wide,  20"  long. 


Equipped  wnth  Two  Pair  L Arms 

Plates  attached  for  making  Stone  8"  high.  10"  wide,  H:>"  long  and  Stone  8"  high,  10"  wide,  22"  long. 


4 


Construction 


In  the  devcloiMnent  of  tlie  Hercules  machine  our  aim  has  been  to  j)rocluce  one 
simple  in  operation,  durable  in  construction,  and  capal^le  of  j^roducing  an  unlimited 
numloer  of  sizes  and  designs  of  stone.  Just  how  well  we  have  succeeded  we  lea\’e  to 
the  reader  to  decide. 

Not  a chain,  spring,  lever  or  pin  enters  into  its  make-up.  There  are  no 
Simplicity  o-ears  to  clog  with  cement — no  unwieldlv  weights  to  lift  and 

adjust — no  friction,  consecjuently  no  wearing  of  parts;  in  fact,  no  intricate  mechanism 
whatever  to  get  out  of  order  and  annoy  the  operator.  We  know  you  will  agree  with 
us  that  simplicity  in  cement  working  machinery  is  a most  important  feature. 

d'he  durability  of  the  machine  is  guaranteed.  All  parts  have  been 


Durability 


carefully  considered,  and  where  unusual  strength  is  demanded,  selected 


materials  have  been  used  and  applied  in  a scientific  manner.  The  frame  of  the 
machine  is  inade  from  high-grade  iron.  The  main  shaft  (i 3/^  inches  in  dianreter), 
together  with  all  rods  is  of  the  very  best  quality  cold-rolled  steel,  and  handsomely 
nickeled.  Hea\'y  steel  bolts  are  used  throughout.  All  plates  and  cores  are  made 
sufficiently  heavy  to  withstand  any  strain  in  tamping. 

The  unlimited  range  of  sizes  and  designs  that  can  be  produced  on 
Adaptability  Hercules  make  it  the  most  desirable  machine  to  install.  It  is 

adaptable  for  the  making  of  every  size,  design  or  shape  of  block,  as  well  as  W'ater- 
tables.  Sills,  Lintels,  Steps,  etc.,  up  to  six  feet  in  length.  The  ornamental  features  alone 
are  such  as  to  make  it  an  absolute  necessity  in  every  complete  block  plant. 

All  parts  are  interchangeable.  Changes  from  one  size  or  design  to  another  are 
([uickly  and  easily  made,  d'his  places  }'ou  in  a position  to  supjDly  the  demand  for 
an)'  size  or  design  of  stone  that  may  be  required. 


Method  of  Operation 


Ready  for  Material. 


This  shows  the  machine  set  up  and 
ready  for  the  Material,  the  Swinging  or 
Core  Door  forming  the  front  of  mould,  the 
Wooden  Pallet  the  back,  while  the  Face  or 
Impression  Plate  is  on  the  bottom.  Sixteen 
and  twenty-inch  long  Blocks  have  one  Core 
Hole,  twenty-four  and  thirty-two-inch  long 
Blocks  have  two  Core  Holes. 


First  operation  in  tamping.  The  Facing 
Material,  generally  composed  of  two  parts 
tine  sand  to  one  part  Portland  ( ement.  is 
mixed  rather  dry  and  placed  in  the  ma- 
chine in  just  sutticient  ciuantity  to  nicely 
cover  the  Face  Plate.  This  is  not  tamped, 
howev  er,  until  a quantity  of  the  coarser 
backing  has  been  placed  on  top,  up  to  and 
even  with  the  bottom  of  the  Core  Hole  in 
the  Swinging  Door.  Tamp  the  coarser 
material  thoroughly  opposite  Core  Hole 
only,  leaving  ends  and  space  between  the 
Cores  loose. 


l amping  Coarse  Material  Into  Facing. 


Showing  method  of  placing  Cores,  which 
are  easily  and  quickly  inserted  by  hand, 
through  the  holes  in  the  Core  Door,  resting 
on  the  material  which  has  been  tamped 
smooth.  After  Cores  have  been  inserted 
the  balance  of  mould  is  filled  with  the  coarse 
material,  meanwhile  tamping  thoroughly. 


Inserting  the  Core. 


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Method  of  Operation— Continued 


Finishing  Back  of  Block. 


Siiioothiny-  off  back  of  Block  w ith  trowel 
or  straight  edge.  If  back  of  Block  is  de- 
sired especially  smooth,  a small  quantit}'  of 
the  tine  Facing  can  be  sprinkled  on,  giving 
a perfect  finish  to  back  of  Block. 


Making  of  Block  is  now  completed.  The 
man  at  the  rear  of  machine  tips  mould 
back  on  frame  by  aid  of  top  rod.  'i'he 
Block  now  rests  on  Wooden  Pallet  in  same 
position  as  when  placed  in  the  wall. 


Revolving  Mould. 


Cores  now  stand  in  a perpendicular  po- 
sition, preventing  any  liability  of  sagging 
of  back  of  Block  when  wet  mixture  is  used. 
,\11  fores  are  tapered,  thus  allowing  for 
easv  removal. 


Simple  Method  of  Removing  Core. 


Method  of  Operation-Continued 


Keleasing  Face  Core  Door  and  Eiuls. 


Release  Mould  Plate  Clamps,  raise  Core 
1 )oor  and  with  knee  against  Face  Plate,  open 
Cams  which  hold  Face  Plate  in  position, 
letting  Face  Door  back  gently  against  the 
Brackets.  ( )pen  End  1 )oors. 


Hercules  Blocksare  noted  for  their  clean 
sharp  edges,  perfect  appearance  and  exact- 
ness in  size. 


Block  Completed  Ready  for  Removal. 


Forremox  ing  Blocks  a specially-designed 
carrier  has  been  constructed.  It  is  strong, 
durable  and  easy  to  handle. 


Method  of  Removal. 


Two  Machines  in  One 


Doubling  Capacity 
Doubles  Income. 


The  Hercules  is  so  constructed  as  to  allow  of  its  being  operated  either  single  or  double. 

Operating  most  important  feature.  In  order  to  manufacture  two  stone  of  the  same  or 

Double  Arms  different  sizes  or  designs  on  the  one  machine  at  one  time,  all  that  is  necessary  is  to  add 
an  extra  pair  of  L arms.  In  operating  double  arms  each  block  is  made  entirely  independent  of  the  other. 
This  doubles  your  capacity  without  necessitating  the  purchase  of  an  additional  machine  and  is  a point  not 
co\ered  bv  any  other  make,  but  is  a most  \aluable  one  for  conservative  buyers  to  consider. 

Those  prospective  operators  desiring  to  start  in  a small  way  can  do  so  b\'  installing  the  machine 
ec]uipped  with  one  pair  of  1,  arms  for  turning  out  one  block  at  a time,  increasing  their  output  graduall}’ 
according  to  the  demand.  An  extra  pair  of  L arms  can  be  added  at  any  time  for  SolblHi.  Two  sets  of 
1.  arms  are  included  in  outht  A.  This  double  arm  arrangement  not  onl\'  doubles  )'our  capacity,  but  the 
amount  of  labor  rec|uired  is  much  less  than  would  be  necessar\-  to  operate  two  separate  machines. 

The  number  of  stone  that  can  be  produced  in  a day  depends  entirely  on  the  system  employed 
in  the  various  plants.  It  has  been  and  is  still  the  custom  with  man_\-  manufacturers 
of  cement  block  machinery  to  make  unwarranted  claims  as  to  the  speed  of  their  res|recti\e 
machines.  Oftentimes  the  number  of  stone  that  can  be  produced  in  a day  has  been  so  exaggerated  as  to 
appear  absoluteU' ridiculous  to  anyone  at  all  familiar  with  the  handling  of  cement.  'I'he  first  consideration 
should  always  be  i/i/ci/i/y,  and  the  speed  should  be  judged  on  the  basis  of  ,qoot/  stone  only. 

In  order  that  the  reader  ma\'  in  no  way  be  misled  regarding  the  Hercules,  we  gi\e  below  a few 
random  reports  received  by  us  from  actual  working  plants  located  in  different  sections.  If  you  so  desire, 
we  will  gladly  furnish  the  names  of  these  parties  and  man\'  more,  in  order  that  vou  can  by  personal 
investigation  learn  the  truth  of  our  statements. 


Results 


Bona-fide  Statements 


Rirniinghaiii.  Ala. 
Hath.  X.  V. 
Greeiisburg.  I'a. 
Lakewood,  ( >hio. 
Alseii,  N. 

('•reeley.  fof. 
Casanova.  \’a. 
West  Pittston,  Pa. 
Kochester,  X'. 


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■J  pail  1 aims — 'Jii.')  to  ;!.")ii  bloiks  per  day — size  S x in  \ Jn. 
s — blocks  per  dav — size  x In  x nil, 

Id'J  size  S X in  X 'in. 

Ksp  '•  “ size  S x In  x dd  and  44  blocks  S x .S  x "Zd  in  one  d.iy. 

■JT-')  to  ;’,iiii  Z4  ' stone  per  day. 

Zsn  S X S X 1 li 

no  " ■"  ■■  7 hours 

1 block  iS  X in  x lii  e\  erv  '■'>  minutes. 

1 l.'i  Zd"  blocks  per  dav.  .’>  men. 


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Water  Tables,  Sills,  Lintels,  and  Coping 


Cement  Water  tables, 
Window  Sills  and  Lintels 


Are  in  sleatl)  demand  for  all  classes  of  buildings,  and  every  up-to  date 
stone  plant  should  be  prepared  to  supply  them  on  short  notice.  'J'he 
Hercules  places  you  in  a position  to  meet  this  growing  demand.  Ho  not 
be  misled  into  the  belief  that  you  can  produce  this  class  of  stone  by  using  wooden  forms  or  that  a separate 
machine  is  necessary.  I'he  Hercules  is  the  only  machine  fulfilling  these  requirements,  making  \N'ater 
Tables.  .Sills,  Lintels,  etc,,  up  to  si.\  feet  long,  ten  inches  high  and  twelve  inches  wide,  or  as  much  smaller 
as  desired.  This  class  of  stone  is  produced  e.\act  in  measurement  and  true  in  form.  The  manner  in 
which  it  is  made  allows  for  the  use  of  re-inforcement  when  necessary.  The  entire  operation  is  exactly 
the  same  as  that  employed  in  making  ordinary  blocks. 

Simple  adjustments  allow  for  making  various  sizes.  'I'he  length  can  be  reduced  at  any  time  by 
merely  setting  the  End  Plates  at  the  required  distance.  'Fhe  height  is  reduced  by  using  the  U’ater  'J’able 
adjustments,  which  are  attached  to  the  L arm  (see  cut  above)  and  on  which  the  pallet  rests.  By  raising 
these  adjusters  the  pallet  is  forced  forward  sufficiently  to  make  any  height  desired.  This  allows  for  the 
use  of  one  size  of  pallet  for  all  sizes  of  stone. 


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Water  Tables,  Sills,  Lintels  and  Coping 

liclow  will  be  found  illustrations  showing  a \ ariet_\'  of  ornamental  features  that  can  be  easily  developed 
by  the  use  of  the  Water  I'able  plates. 


Above  illustration  shows  plain  Water  'J'able  with  small  do-degree  bevel  made  by  using  a strip  of  wood 
cut  to  the  proper  angle  and  inserted  in  the  bottom  of  mould.  In  preparing  these  strips  for  use,  it  is 
acbisable  to  have  them  as  free  from  knots  or  imperfections  as  possible.  A coating  of  sliellac  will  piexent 
the  raising  of  the  grain  and  give  it  a perfectly  smooth  appearance.  We  advise  this  method  owing  to  its 
being  inexpensive.  Were  iron  inserts  used,  it  would  require  the  purchasing  of  \arious  styles  and  lengths 
which  would  naturally  add  to  the  cost  of  equi|nnent. 


Above  illustration  shows  plain  Water  Table  with  rounded  edge — made  in  same  manner  as  abo\e 
described. 


Abo\  e illustration  shows  Moulding  formed  by  use  of  wooden  strip  of  which  a \ ariety  of  designs  can  be 
found  in  any  up-to-date  lumber  yard. 


Section  of  Block  showing  coarse  Aggregate  mixed 
wet--'rhis  is  a Concrete  Block. 


As  a Building 
Material 


Section  of  Block  with  Sand  alone  as  Aggregate 
mixture  only  dampened--'rhis  is  NO'I'  a 
Concrete  lilock. 

'I'he  Concrete  Block  is  no  longer  an  experiment,  it  has  been  tested  and  proven  its  true 
worth  as  a high-class  building  material.  A few  years  ago,  owing  to  lack  of  confidence 
in  their  .stability,  concrete  blocks  were  only  used  in  the  construction  of  light  founda- 
tions and  small  buildings.  'I'o-day.  however,  they  are  playing  a most  important  part  in  the  building  of 
churches,  factories,  ware-houses,  public  buildings,  theatres,  etc.  The  properly  made  concrete  block  is  in 
steady  demand  and  tinds  a ready  sale,  while  poorly  made  blocks  are  a drug  on  the  market.  In  under- 
taking the  manufacture  of  high-class  stone,  the  first  requirement  is  to  secure  a machine  so  constructed  as 
to  turn  out  stone  that  is  attractive  in  appearance,  true  to  measure  and  capable  of  fulfilling  the  demands  of 
the  most  particular  builder. 

The  stone  most  attractive  in  appearance  are  those  made  by  tamping  directly  on  the  face 
Appearance  inipression  plate.  This  gives  a sharp,  clean-cut  impression  of  the  design  and  also 
allows  for  the  use  of  a special,  fine,  rich  mixture  for  the  face  of  the  block  and  a coarser  mixture  for  the 
back.  Stone  made  with  this  rich  face  mixture  will  naturally  repell  moisture  to  a much  greater  extent  than 
those  made  of  one  material  throughout. 

The  use  of  crushed  stone  or  coarse  material  for  the  back  of  the  block  effects  a great  sav- 
^ ing  in  cement  and  at  the  same  time  gives  a much  stronger  stone  than  where  sand  and 
cement  alone  are  used.  Blocks  made  of  sand  and  cement  alone  and  merely  dampened  are  not  concrete 
blocks,  but  on  the  contrary  simply  sand  blocks.  The  very  term  “Concrete”  suggests  coarse  material  and 
plenty  of  water.  It  has  been  proven  by  actual  tests  that  blocks  composed  of  this  coarser  wet  mixture  (five- 
to-one)  will  out-test  by  far  a sand  block  mixed  damp  made  three-to-one.  The  making  of  a truly  concrete 
block  on  all  types  of  machines  is  not  possible.  In  fact  the  Hercules  is  the  07tly  machine  so  constructed 
as  to  allow  for  the  use  of  a really  wet  mixture.  Machines  of  the  side  face  tvqre  compel 
Comparison  grade  of  material  throughout.  This  must  naturally  be  mixed  very  dry  in 

order  to  prevent  sticking  or  adhering  to  the  plates.  Other  machines  that  tamp  on  the  face  plate  but 
insert  and  remove  the  cores  from  the  side  are  also  compelled  to  use  a dry  mixture,  as  otherwise  the  block 
would  fall  out  of  shape  the  moment  the  core  was  removed.  The  use  of  a wet  mixture  is  made  possible 
with  the  Hercules  owing  to  the  fact  that  the  cores  while  inserted  from  the  side,  are  removed  from  the  top. 


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More 

Impervious 
to  Moisture 


Saves 

Material 


Filling  Voids 


A Perfect  Face  is  Obtained  by  Facing 

In  the  making  of  all  grades  of  stone  it  becomes  absolutely  necessary  to  properly  proportion  the 
different  aggregates.  This  applies  to  stone  made  entirely  of  sand  as  well  as  those  made  by  using  the 
coarser  materials,  and  all  stone  makers  should,  in  order  to  produce  a first-class  product,  pay  particular 
attention  to  this  very  important  point. 

To  properly  estimate  the  correct  amount  of  cement  to  use  in  order  to  fill  all  \-oids,  the 
following  plan  will  be  found  simple  and  effective:  Supposing  for  example,  the  mixture 
is  to  be  five-to-one  composed  of  sand  and  crushed  stone  or  gravel.  Take  21  quarts  of  sand,  TV  quarts 
crushed  stone  or  gravel  ] to  V-inch  in  size,  and  one  quart  crushed  stone  or  gravel  up  to  one  inch  in  size. 
Place  the  above,  thoroughly  mixed,  into  a receptable  holding  five  quarts  or  more.  Level  off  the  mixture 
and  add  water  until  it  appears  on  the  surface.  The  amount  of  water  used  will  give  the  required  amount 
of  cement  necessary  to  proper!}'  fill  all  voids.  In  the  event  of  the  mixture  requiring  more  than  one  quart 
of  water,  it  is  a sign  that  your  aggregate  is  too  coarse  for  a five-to-one  mixture.  This  being  the  case  it 
becomes  necessary  to  lessen  the  amount  of  the  coarser  material,  adding  its  equivalent  in  finer  material. 
Continue  along  these  lines  until  one  quart  of  water  proves  sufficient  to  fill  all  voids. 

The  perfect  filling  of  voids  gives  perfect  concrete  and  produces  the  water-proof  block. 

In  order  to  produce  stone  that  is  to  be  uniform  in  strength  and  appearance,  the  materials  must  be 
carefully  measured.  Map-hazard  methods  will  surely  result  in  producing  a most  unsatisfactory  product. 
We  give  below  some  simple  dependable  suggestions  that  will  prove  of  great  benefit  if  carefully  followed. 

Provide  a box  (12"  scjuare  and  12"  deep)  which  will  hold  one  cubic  foot,  also  a 

bottomless  box  (2-C  long.  2'  wide,  12"  deep)  which  will  hold  five  cubic  feet.  Apph' 

the  results  obtained  from  test  for  filling  voids  given  above,  using  your  materials  in 
proportion  according  to  the  results  of  your  test,  the  smaller  box  serving  as  the  measure.  In  case  you  are 

using  sand  and  gravel  direct  from  the  bank,  which  however,  we  do  not  advise,  the  larger  box  only  will 

be  required.  After  this  has  been  filled  with  the  materials,  it  can  be  lifted  away,  lear  ing  the  materials 
properly  measured,  ready  for  thorough  mixing  dry. 

After  mixing,  the  cement  is  added  in  the  quantity  required  which  has  been  ascertained  from  the  void 

test. 


Measuring 

Aggregates 


These  suggestions  may  to  many  appear  lengthy  and  unnecessary,  but  we  ha\  e gone  into  details  for 
the  reason  that  we  feel  that  the  business  is  of  sufficient  importance  to  call  for  the  utmost  care  on  the  part 
of  everyone  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  this  kind  of  building  material  and  the  best  machine  can  onl\' 
produce  according  to  the  materials  used. 


l:; 


Pallets 


In  ihe  manufacture  of  stone  l)Oth  iron  and  wood  pallets  are  used.  Wood  is  cheaper  than 
iron  and  when  properl\-  made,  wooden  pallets  give  the  liighest  satisfaction.  The  material  will 
not  adhere  to  wooden  pallets  and  they  are  lighter  and  easier  to  handle. 

W'e  recommend  the  use  of  wooden  pallets  with  the  Hercules  machine  and  a sample  is  alwat  s included 
with  every  outfit.  The  matter  of  expense  in  pallets  is  well  worth  considering.  Many  machines  are  offered 
that  compel  the  use  of  expensive  iron  pallets.  This  is  due  to  the  fact  that  the  tamping  comes  directly 
on  the  pallet,  which  must  necessarily  be  of  iron  in  order  to  stand  the  constant  strain,  whereas  with  the 
Hercules  the  pallet  merely  serves  as  a receptacle  for  the  block  when  completed. 

( )ccasionally  builders  will  specify  blocks  having  bofh  horizontal  and 
Horizontal  and  Vertical  vertical  air  chambers.  This  special  style  of  block  can  be  easily  supplied 
Air  Chamber  tit  any  time  by  the  adding  of  small  half-round  pieces  of  wood  to  the 

regular  pallets,  as  per  cut  abo\  e. 

n * f i\/f  1 • * producing  concrete  blocks  depends  entirely  on  the  cost  of  materials  in 

v^ost  ot  JViaKinff  . i , ,1,  • , , 

difterent  sections  and  the  systems  employed  in  the  various  plants.  W e give  below 

an  average  estimate  of  the  quantity  of  materials  required  in  the  making  of  certain  sizes  of  stone.  Jly 

applying  the  cost  of  cement  and  sand  in  a given  locality  together  with  the  cost  of  labor,  it  is  possible  to 

arrive  at  a fair  estimate  as  to  cost. 


Average  Amount  of  Materials  Required  for  Making  Concrete  Blocks 


based  on  composition  : 


Cement  required  for  Facing,  about  . . . . sacks 

“ “ “ Backing  ....  10  “ 

Sand  “ “ Facing,  “ ....  5 cu.  feet 


Hand-mixed — employing  three  men. 

Udll  produce  about  110  blocks  8x8  x 10 
“ “ “ 98  “ 8 X s X do 


( Facing  ....  d to  1 
f Backing . . . .n  to  1 

Sand  required  for  Backing  about  ....  do  cu.  feet 
Crushed  Stone  or  Cravel  for  Back- 
ing. about do  cu.  feet 

Will  produce  about  79  “ S x s x gq 

“ “ “ .50  “ 8 X X X Od 


Time  required  for  making  depends  on  manner  of  handling  and  arrangement  of  plant.  A safe 
estimate  would  be  from  0 to  5 minutes  per  block,  according  to  size.  See  page  9. 


14 


Colored  Stone 


Colored  concrete  blocks  can  be  made  to  represent  practically  an\’  kind  of  natural  stone  and 
Coloring  profitable  feature  for  everyone  to  consider,  as  colored  stone  properly  made  always  finds 

a ready  sale  Many  buildings  erected  witli  other  materials  owe  their  attractiveness  to  the  fact  that  colored 
concrete  stone  has  been  used  effective!)-  for  trimmings,  etc. 

^ . f coloring  of  stone  it  is  ach  isable  to  use  mineral  colorings  rather  than  those  made 

_ from  chemicals  as  colorings  made  from  chemicals  are  always  more  or  less  uncertain  and 

Coloring  i-i;;ive  in  some  instances  been  known  to  effect  the  cement  itself.  Colorings  naturally  add 
somewhat  to  the  cost  of  stone  and  this  additional  cost  is  greatly  increased  where  it  becomes  necessary 
to  color  the  entire  block.  Cnder  the  Hercules  method  of  manufacture  it  is  only  necessary  to  mix  a very 
small  amount  of  coloring  with  the  facing  material  and  as  a result,  manufacturers  operating  the  Hercules 
machines  are  always  in  a position  to  defy  competitioii  in  this  line,  colored  stone  being  produced  at  a \-er\- 
slight  ach  ance  in  cost  over  the  regular  stone. 


. For  the  proper  curing  of  blocks  a suitable  jdace  should  be  provided,  one  that  will  afford  |n'o- 

* tection  from  the  sun  and  dry  winds,  blocks  should  not  be  removed  from  under  cover  until  at 
least  seven  days  have  elapsed  since  the  making.  In  the  event  of  your  not  having  sufficient  shelter  to 
protect  all  the  blocks  made  in  seven  days,  it  is  advisable  to  remove  a (iuantit\-  of  the  older  blocks  each 
day  to  a suitable  place  where  they  should  be  covered  with  canvas,  straw  or  some  such  materials  which  w ill 
hold  moisture  and  protect  them  from  the  elements. 


In  following  the  latter  plan,  it  is  well  in  placing  the  blocks  in  tiers  to  place  pieces  of  lath  between 
each  stone,  as  this  protects  the  stone  and  allows  for  thorough  spra\ing. 

Spraying  should  be  commenced  about  twelve  hours  after  a block  has  been  made  and  be 


continued  for  from  seven  to  ten  days.  Spraying  should  not  be  neglected.  It  is  well  to 


Spraying 

give  this  into  the  hands  of  one  responsible  person  who  will  see  that  it  is  regularly  and  thoroughly  done. 
Good  stone  can  only  be  produced  b\-  proper  curing.  Pallets  can  be  safely  removed  from  the  blocks  at 
the  end  of  three  days. 

Blocks  should  never  be  used  in  buildings  until  the\-  are  at  least  from  dd  to  d,ii  days  old.  Green 
blocks  placed  in  a wall  are  very  liable  to  crack  from  shrinkage. 


Taken  Direct  from  Stone  made  on  the  Hercules  Machine 


The  real  \alue  of  a cement  block  machine  is  based  entirely  upon  what  it  is  capable  of  produc- 
^ ing  in  the  way  of  sizes  and  designs.  Judging  a machine  from  the  standpoint  of  its  purchase 
price  alone  is  a mistake  often  made  by  many  prospective  buyers.  Many  machines,  apparently  cheap  at 
first  cost  have  proven  so  limited  as  to  the  sizes  and  designs  they  make  as  to  be  practically  worthless  to  the 
operator  of  any  up-to-date  stone  plant.  Those  purchasing  machines  simply  on  account  of  cheapness  in 
price  are  very  apt  to  find  themselves  so  handicapped  by  the  limited  variety  it  is  possible  to  produce  as  to 
make  the  purchase  of  additional  machines  imperative.  After  the  required  number  of  machines  for  the 
making  of  the  various  sizes  and  designs  of  stone  have  been  purchased,  each  at  a cost  probably  exceeding 
the  original  in  price,  it  soon  becomes  apparent  to  the  operator  that  his  investment,  though  small  at  the 
start,  has  in  the  end  proven  the  most  expensive.  Here  is  where  the  unlimited  features  of  our  Hercules 
machine  stand  out  most  forcibly  and  stamp  it  as  the  one  machine  to  buy. 


The  Hercules  is  so  constructed  that  any  size  or  design  can  be  attached  to  the  machine  originally 
purchased.  Bear  in  mind  we  have  but  the  one  size  of  machine  and  on  this  can  be  made  stone  of  any  length 
up  to  six  feet.  These  machines  can  be  purchased  with  any  equipment  desired. 


Our  Rock  Face  designs  are  perfect  reproductions  of  cut  stone,  made  direct  from  the 
Our  Designs  stone  itself  by  our  own  process.  They  are  sharp,  clean-cut  and  pleasing  to  the  eye. 
The  finish  on  plates  for  producing  other  designs  are  of  an  equally  high  standard. 


Compliments  we  have  received  from  architects  and  users  prove  conclusively  that  our  efforts  to  pro- 
duce a truly  desirable  product  have  not  been  in  vain. 


11) 


I 

! : 

V 

V 

' 

— 

'l  aken  Direct  From  Stone  Made  on  the  Hercules  Machine. 


Mortar  Joint 

particular  point  is 


W'e  have  so  arranged  the  Hercules  machine  that  all  stone  is  produced  so  as  to  allow 
one-quarter  of  an  inch  for  mortar  joint  in  both  height  and  length.  The  value  of  this 
readd\-  appreciated  by  architects  and  builders,  as  it  assists  them  greath'  in  estimating. 


Showing  Broken  Range  Effect  Made  by  LTing  Water  Table  and  One  Face  Design,  No.  XH.sl. 


The  Cost  of  The  Hercules. 

Hercules  machines  are  marketed  by  means  of  different  outfits.  Parts  contained  in  each  are  fully 
set  forth  on  this  and  following  page.  The  prices  given  are  our  very  best  and  are  f.  o.  b.,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 
These  prices  are  subject  to  a discount  of  two  per  cent,  when  cash  accompanies  order.  This  discount  is 
also  allowed  on  shipments  made  with  sight  draft  attached  to  bill  of  lading,  provided  one-fourth  cash 
accompanies  order.  Discounts  will  not  be  allowed  under  any  other  conditions. 

Hercules  Outfit  No.  A,  Price  $400.00. 

Net  F.  O.  B.,  Rochester,  N.  Y, 


1  1 lercules  Machine. 

1 Rock  Face  Plate  No.  IP'  ...  .Size  S"  x Hi" 
1 “ ••  No.  -IV  ....  " S"  X -dd" 

1 ••  “ •*  No.  ;iF  ....  “ S"  X -Jd" 

1 •<  “ No.  XoTsA  ....••  s"  X :!-J" 

Plain  Face 

1 Plain  Face  Plate  No.  !• Size  8"  x lb" 

1 “ •>  “ No.  lb “ s"  X 2b" 

Rock  Tool  Margin  Face 

1 Rock  Pool  Margin  Face  Plate 

No.  5bbA  Size  s"  x 20" 

Fractionals 

1 Fract'l  Rock  Face  No.  21b 4 stone 

4",  S",  l(f"  long. 

1 P'ract'l  Rock  Pace  No.  2b0 4 stone 

b".  b".  12"  long. 

1 Fract'l  Rock  Tool  Mar.  No.  21^^ 4 stone 

h".  lb"  long. 

Swinging  Core  Plates 

1 Swinging  Core  Plate  No.  2b Size  x lb" 

1 No.  TMT ••  S"  X 2b" 

1 “ No.  21 *■  lb"  x 20" 

1 ••  ••  “ No.  510 N'  X 24" 

1 •<  ••  No.  52b  . . . . lb"x24" 

1 ••  “ ■*  No.  22.  ...  ••  12"x24" 

1 “ ••  No.  540 “ 8"x42" 


Swinging  Fractional  Plates 

1 Swinging  Plate  Fractional  No.  211  ...  .4  stone 
4",  5",  10"  long  X S"  wide. 

1 Swinging  Plate  Fractional  No.  212.  ..  4 stone 
4".  5",  8",  10"  long  X 10"  wide. 

1 Swinging  Iffate  P'ractional  No.  S14....4  stone 
b",  b".  12"  long  X 8"  wide. 

1 Swinging  Plate  Fractional  No.  81 5....  3 stone 
b",  b",  12"  long  X 10"  wide. 

1 Swinging  Plate  P'ractional  No.  81b....  4 stone 
6",  b".  12"  long  X 12"  wide. 

1 Swinging  Plate  Fractional  No.  157  . . . 3 stone 
5",  5",  10"  long  X 10"  wide. 

Rock  End  Plates 


2  Rock  End  No.  200 Size  8"  x 8" 

1 “ “ No.  205 “ 8"  X 10" 

1 “ “ No.  20b “ 8"  X 12" 


Rock  Tool  Margin  End  Plates 

1 Rock  Tool  IMargin  End  No.  510.  .Size  8"  x 10" 


Plain  End  Plates 

1 Plain  Pind  No.  3b Size  8"  x s" 

1 “ “ No.  37 “ X lb" 

1 '•  “ No.  38 “ X"  X 12" 

Convex  End  Plates 

2 Convex  Pind  Plates  No.  4S  . . . . .Size  s"  x s" 

2 “ “ No.  40 “ S"  X lb" 

2 “ “ " No.  5b “ S"  X 12" 

Bay  Window  Sets 

bay  Window  Sets  Adjustable  from  30  to  45 
degrees.  Rock  Face  Design,  making  both  inside 
and  outside  angles. 

Water  Tables,  Sills  and  Lintels 


1 Plain  Pace  Plate  No.  Hibl  Size  Kt"  x •>' 

1 Swinging  “ No.  Ib02 “ 12"  x b' 


4 Dividing  Plates  for  making  shorter  lengths 
2 Pind  Plates  No.  10(13 

Ornamental  Frieze 

1 Frieze  Face  Design  No.  !t7 

1 Swinging  Plate  No.  05 

2 Reversible  Pinds  No.  577 

Cores 

1 Core  8"  x 8"  x lb" 

1 <•  S"  X X"  X 20" 

1 “ S"xl0"x2b" 

2 s"  X S"  X 24" 

2 “ x"  X lb"  X 24" 

2 “ 8"  X 12"  X 24" 

2 “ 8"  X 8"  X 32" 

3 Dividing  Plates 

1 Pair  Adjustable  Bay  Window  Clamps 

2 Block  Handlers 
2 Double  Tampers 

1 Sample  Water  Table  Pallet 

1 Sample  Small  Block  Pallet 

1 E.xtra  Pair  L arms 

1 Pair  Water  Table  Adjustments 

1 Rod  lb"  to  hold  Swinging  Plate  to  Face  Plate 

1 “ 2b"  “ “ 

1 “ 24"  “ “ “ '■  “ 

I i.  >1  a ><  »•  “ “ “ 

1 “ (F  “ “ W.  Table  “ “ “ 

2 Pairs  Mould  Plate  Clamps 


Regarding  Special  Outfits 

Our  rejjular  oullUs  are  iiuule  up  in  such  a manner  as  to  till  tlie  requirements  of  the  majority  of  stone 
makers.  It  is.  however,  our  desire  to  give  e.\actly  wliat  is  re(|uired  at  all  times  and  to  this  end  we  will  at 
am  time  cpiote  prices  on  our  machines  with  special  outtits  made  up  according  to  the  wishes  of  any  pro- 
^pective  buyer.  In  ordering  special  outfits,  be  sure  to  specify  design  of  stone  rec|uired  together  with 
height,  width  and  thii  kness. 


Hercules  Outfit  No.  B,  Price  $225.00 

Net  F.  O.  B.,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 


1 Hercules  M.uhine. 


1 Rock  Face  Plate 

No. 

IF'..  Size 

S"  X 

!()" 

1 Plain  •• 

Ne). 

!».  . “• 

S"  X 

1(1" 

1 Rock  •• 

No. 

dF..  •• 

S"  X 

dll" 

1 Plain 

No. 

HI..  •• 

8"  X 

d(i" 

1 Foe)leel  " 

No. 

1(1.. 

S"  X 

d(i" 

1 .Swinging 

No. 

dll . . •• 

8"  X 

1(1" 

1 

No. 

.■■)I7. 

S"  X 

dd" 

1 

No. 

dl.. 

1(1"  X 

dll" 

1 Rock  Fin  el 

No. 

dun . . 

S"  X 

8" 

1 

No. 

dll.')..  " 

s"  X 

111" 

1 Plain  " 

No. 

d>() . . 

S"  X 

S" 

1 

No. 

'■>  1 . . 

s"  X 

111" 

1 Fooled 

No. 

;Ti..  •• 

8"  X 

8" 

1 

No. 

• > 1 • • 

s"  X 

10" 

d Coinex  “ 

No. 

4s..  •• 

8"  X 

.8" 

.(  .t 

Ne). 

4!F  . •• 

8"  X 

1(1" 

1 Rock  Face  Fractional.  No. 

dill,  4 stone, 

4".  .a" 

S", 

111". 

1 F’ractie)nal  Sw  ing. 

Plate. 

wiele.  No.  dl  1 

to  match 

No.  -Jill. 


1 Fractional  Swing.  Plate.  1 0"  wide.  No.  ‘did  to  match 
No.  dll). 

d)  Dividing  Plates. 

1 Plain  Face  Plate  No.  innf  . Size  10"  .\  O',  for 
Water  Fables.  Sills,  Ictc. 


I Swinging  Plate  No.  lOdd Size  Id"  x 0 , for 

U’ater  'Fables,  Sills.  Ftc. 

d Adjustable  Dividing  Fuels  No.  d I 7 . Size  10"  x Id" 
for  Water  Tables.  Sills,  Ftc. 

d Adjustable  Dividing  Fuels  No.  004.  . Size  0"  x Id" 
for  Water  Tables,  Sills,  Ftc. 

d Fuels  for  above.  No.  loo;j.  Size  1 0"  x 1 d"  for  Water 
'Fables,  .Sills,  Fite. 

1 Pair  Water  'Fable  Adjusters. 

1 fore  M"  X S"  X 10" 

1 “ S"  X s"  X do" 

1 “ s"  X 10"  X do" 

I Double  'Famper. 

1 block  llaneller. 

1 Small  Sample  Pallet. 

1 Water  'Fable  Pallet. 

1 Pair  Moidd  I’late  Clamps. 

1 Rod  10"  to  hold  .Swinging  Plate  to  h'ace  Plate. 

1 Roel  do"  to  holel  Swinging  Plate  tee  Face  Plate. 

1 Roel  d4"  to  holel  Fractional  Swinging  Plate  to 
Face  Plate. 

1 Roel  0'  to  holel  U’ater  'I'able  .Swinging  Plate  to 
Face  F’late. 

I Handle  Rod  -V  0" 

I 1 landle  Rod  7' 


Hercules  Outfit  No.  C,  Price  $175.00. 

Net  F.  O.  B.,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 


1 

1 lercules  Machine. 

1 

.Swinging  F'ract.  8"  wiele  No.  dl  1 to  match  No.  dlo 

1 

Rock  Face  Plate 

No. 

IF'..  Size 

8"  x 

Hi" 

1 

' “ HI"  wiele  No.  did  “ “ No.  dlo 

1 

.. 

No. 

dF'..  “ 

8"  X 

dll" 

d 

Dieiding  Plates 

1 

Plain 

No. 

1(1..  “ 

8"  X 

dll" 

1 

Core  8"  X 8"  X Hi" 

1 

Rock  Finel 

No. 

dim . . *• 

8"  X 

8" 

1 

“ 8"  X 8"  X dO" 

1 

No. 

dUo  . 

X 

10" 

1 

“ 8"  X HI"  X dll" 

1 

Plain 

No. 

di;..  •• 

8"  X 

8" 

1 

Double  'Famper. 

1 

.. 

No. 

d 1 . . “ 

8"  X 

Hi" 

1 

Pair  Moidd  Plate  Clamps. 

.) 

Convex  •• 

No. 

48.  •• 

8"  X 

8" 

1 

Roel  Hi"  to  holel  .Swinging  Plate  to  F’ace  Plate. 

•) 

.. 

No. 

4'.i..  “ 

8"  X 

10" 

1 

do"  “ •• 

1 

.8winging 

No. 

do . . ■■ 

8"  X 

1 (•)" 

1 

“ d4"  " “ F'ract.  “ “ 

1 

.. 

No. 

bl 7 . . “ 

8"  X 

do" 

1 

Handle  Roel  d'.  il" 

1 

No. 

dl . . “ 

HI"  X 

dll" 

Block  Handler. 

f 

Rock  Face  F'ract.  No. 

dill 

4 Stone  4". 

.l".  8". 

HI" 

1 

Sample  Pallet. 

10 


Hercules  Special  Outfit  D for  Trimmings. 


This  special  outtit  is  arranged  for  the  benefit  of  those  wishing  to  engage  in  the  making  of  this  class 
of  stone  only,  or  for  those  using  machines  that  are  limited  to  the  making  of  blocks  alone.  (Ireat  pains 
have  been  taken  to  give  a large  variety  but  the  outfit  can  be  rearranged  to  suit  the  buyer  at  any  time. 

With  the  outht  we  supply  one  regular  Hercules  Machine  ecpiipped  with  one  pair  L arms.  Should 
the  occasion  demand,  plates  for  the  making  of  blocks  can  be  added  at  any  time.  The  outfit  as  made  up 
includes  parts  for  the  making  of  the  following  styles  of  stone  : — 

Plain  Face  Water  Tables,  Sills,  Lintels,  Ktc. 

Fancy  Ornamental  Frieze  (any  one  design  on  opposite  page). 

Rock  Face  Lintel  ( i’age  ‘i’d  ). 

Rock  Face  Sill  (Page  'I'l). 

Rock  I'ace  Plain  Margin  Water  Table  (Page  'J'd). 

Ornamental  Fgg  and  Dart  with  Return  Corner  (Page  24). 


Hercules  Outfit  No.  D,  Price  $270.00 

Net  F.  O.  B.,  Rochester,  N.  Y", 


1 Hercules  Machine. 

Water  Tables,  Sills,  Lintels,  Etc. 


1 Plain  Face  Plate  No.  lllO]  . , . Size  lU"  .\  iP 

1 Swinging  “ No.  Indg...  lo"x  (F 

2 .Adjustable  Divid.  Fnds  No.  217..  " ld".\12" 

2 “ No.  (l".xl2" 

2 Fnds  for  above  No.  Idhd.  . ••  Id"  x 12" 

1 Pair  M ater  Table  .Adjusters. 


Fancy  Ornamental  Frieze. 

1 Frieze  Face  Design  (selected  from  page  21) 

1 ••  .Swinging  Plate  No.  PS. 

o o 

2 Reversible  Ends  to  match  face. 

Rock  Face  Lintel  Set. 

1 Rock  Face  Lintel  Plate  No.  85b  . . . Size  5'  x s" 
1 .Adjustable  Div.  End  No.  857R..  '•  .x  12" 
I “ ••  “ No.  857L.  . ••  8"  X 12" 

(Use  Water  Table  Swing  Plate  No.  1(MI2). 


Rock  Face  Sill  Set. 

1 Rock  Face  .Sill  Plate  No.  Ibl  . . Size  5"  x 4' 

2 Plain  Find  Plates  No.  Ibd.  . . . “ 5"  x b" 

(Use  Frieze  Swing  Plate  No.  P5). 

Rock  Plain  Margin  Water  Table  Set. 

1 Rock  Face  Water  'Fable  Plate  No.  Kill 
Size  s"  X 5' 

1 Rock  Find  Plate  for  Return  Corner  No.  Idld. 
(Use  AA'ater  'Fable  Swing  No.  1002  and  Div.  Finds 
857  R and  S57L). 

Egg  and  Dart  with  Return  Corner  (page  24) 


1 Face  Door  No.  04 Size  b"  x 4' 

1 Swinging  Plate  No.  05 “ ll"x  4' 

2 End  Doors  No.  04 *•  11"  x II" 

1 Ornamental  Mould  No.  Ob  “ 11"  x b"  x 4' 

1 “ Corner  F ace  Door  No.  00  •“  11"  x 11" 

1 Swinging  Face  Door  No.  02  ‘ II"  x 11" 

1 Ornamental  Cor. Mould  No.  01  L “ 11"  x 11" 

1 - No.OlR-  lU'xll" 


"d 


Ornamental  Frieze  Designs 


Fancy  Frieze  Design  No.  231.  .Size  8"  hisli  x 4 feet  lonjj. 

Made  1)\'  usiiii;  I'ricze  l-’ace  I’late  Xo.  ‘iol,  .Swinging  I’late  No.  !•.’>  and  '2  Reversible  F.nds  No.  dd'd. 


Fancy  Frieze  Design  No.  233.  Size  8 high  x 4 feet  loufj. 

Made  1)\  using  Frieze  l''ace  Plate  No.  i!:).').  Swinging  Plate  No.  b.')  and  2 Re\'ersil)le  Knds  No.  “2:>4. 


Rock  Faced  Sills,  Lintels  and  Water  Tables 


Rock  Face  Lintel  No.  K.S6.  Size  8 ' x 5 feet  long. 

Made  by  u,sing  Rock  Face  Lintel  Plate  No.  Swinging  Plate  No.  HJdd,  and  Adjustable  Ends 

S.')7  R and  I.. 


Rock  Face  Plain  .NFargin  Water  'Fable  No.  1011.  Size  8x5  feet  long. 

Made  b}-  using  Rock  F'ace  Plain  Margin  Water  Fable  Face  I’late  No.  lull,  .Swinging  Plate  No.  inO'i  and 

Adju.stable  Finds  s.")7  R and  I-. 


Rock  Face  Sill  Design  No.  161.  Size  5x4  feet  long. 

Made  by  using  Rock  Face  .Sill  Plate  No.  dKi,  Swinging  Plate  No.  il5,  'J  Plain  Ends  No.  24o. 


Plain  Face  Lintel.  All  sizes  up  to  6 feet  long. 

Made  by  using  Plain  F'ace  Plate  No.  lObl,  Swinging  Plate  No.  IdO'J  and  Adjustable  Ends  ’217  R and  L 

and  F)04  R and  E. 

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Ornamental  Cornice 


Cornice  Set. 

Realizing  the  demand  on  the  part  of  stone  makers  for  a suitable  Ornamental  Cornice  has  led  us 
to  offer  a line  of  parts  for  the  making  of  this  class  of  stone. 

The  appearance  of  many  concrete  block  buildings  has  been  hopeless!)’  ruined  owing  to  lack  of  a 
suitable  cornice.  Architects  and  builders  generally  are  inclined  to  fa\  or  the  stone  maker  who  can  give 
variety  in  way  of  design. 

This  class  of  work  will  assure  stone  makers  a handsome  return  in  way  of  profit,  and  at  the  same 
time  gain  for  them  a reputation  for  producing  a high-class  product. 

'I’he  illustration  abo\’e  shows  an  Ornamental  Cornice  as  made  by  using  in  connection  with  the  Hercules 
Machine,  our  special  line  of  cornice  moulds.  Parts  for  the  making  of  this  Cornice  can  be  obtained  in 
complete  sets  or  parts  for  the  making  of  certain  sections  only  can  be  had,  as  desired. 

The  stone  used  in  the  Cornice  is  made  in  four-feet  lengths,  the  thickness  or  width  ax’eraging  eleven 
inches. 

Prices  of  parts  for  making  the  above  will  be  gladly  given  on  request. 


Coping 


Ornamental  Egg  and  Dart  Coping  Design  No.  96.  Size  7 high  x 4 feet  long  x 11  wide. 

Made  b\'  using  Kgg  and  Dart  Mould  No.  !Mi,  Face  Plate  No.  P4.  Swinging  Idate  No.  IT).  '1  Ends  No. 


Ornamental  Egg  and  Dart  Corner  Piece  No.  91. 

Made  by  using  Kgg  and  1 )ari  Moulds,  bl  I . and  bl  R.  Face  Plate  No.  bn.  Swinging  Plate  No.  bd.  '1  Ends  No. 


Arches 


Rock  Face  Key  Stone  Lintels  and  Arches. 

'Ehe  above  Design  has  26  Radius  making  52  Opening.  Stone  10  " high,  12  thick. 

We  carry  regular  stock  plates  for  making  the  abo\e.  Special  plates  for  making  any  size  or  rad 
can  be  furnished  on  short  notice. 


Octagons  and  L Corners. 


Outside  Anjjle  Octagon  Block  Rock  Design  No.  829. j [^Size  8 high  x 10  wide  x 20  long. 

( iulside  angle  (bay  window  ) blocks  can  be  made  from  8(1  to  45  degrees  angle  with  one  set  of  plates. 
I'his  adjustable  feature  of  changing  from  one  degree  to  another  is  w’ell  w’orth  considering,  as  it  enables 
operators  to  make  the  \-arious  angles  called  for  wdthout  necessitating  the  purchase  of  special  angle  parts. 


Reverse  Angle  Octagon  Block  Rock  Design  No.  711.  Size  8"  high  x 10  wide  x 20  long. 

Reverse  angle  (bay  window)  blocks  are  adjustable  and  made  from  80  to  45  degrees,  without  change 
of  plates. 

Outside  and  reverse  bay  parts  can  be  furnished  for  the  making  of  oct.agon  blocks,  in  \arious 
designs,  Rock  Tool  Margin,  Bush  Hammer,  Plain,  4’ooled,  etc.  Hercules  Bay  Window  stone  is  so  pro- 
portioned that  the  angle  is  always  half  of  the  length,  thus  assuring  a perfect  bond  and  allowing  builders 
to  break  joints  properly. 


L Corner  Stone  8 high  x 10  ' wide  x 24  ' long  with  12  Return. 

L Corner  stone  of  any  size  can  be  easily  produced  on  the  Hercules  by  using  our  sj^ecial  I-  Corner 
Swinging  Plates  in  conjunction  with  regular  Paces  and  Puds. 


Piers 

Rock  Face  on  Four  Sides. 


Piers  of  all  styles  and  sizes  are  easily  produced  on  the  Hercules.  The  above  cut  shows  design  for 
gateway  made  by  using  8"  x s"  x Ki"  stone.  Many  handsome  effects  can  be  had  by  simply  changing  the 
plan  of  laying  blocks. 

Chimney  Blocks 


Outside  Chimney  16"  wide  x 24"  long. 

Made  by  using  in  connection  with  any  24"  Face  Plate  our  Chimney  L .Swinging  Plate  and  Rock 
End.  Flues  8"  x X",  8"  x 12"  and  8"  x lb"  can  be  made  with  the  one  set. 


Fractional  Designs 


Fractional  Rock  Tool  Margin  Face  Design  No.  531. 

We  carry  a lull  line  of  plates  for  the  making  of  Fractional  Stone  in  all  the  different  sizes  and  designs. 
The  cut  above  shows  three  stone  Rock  Tool  INlargin  design,  made  by  using  Fractional  Face  Plate 
No.  ■’).'!1,  the  three  stone  ti",  Ih"  and  N"  in  length  being  made  at  one  operation. 


Fractional  Rock  Face  No.  968.  For  making  two  stone  8"  x 8 x 16  " at  one  operation. 

^^'e  also  carry  in  stock  Rock  ]-'ace  and  Plain  P'ace  Fractional  for  making  two  stone  4"  high  .\  10"  long 
at  one  operation. 


Method  of  Making  Fractional  Blocks.  Removing  Dividing  Cores. 


Circular  Blocks 

The  Hercules  makes  them  with  both  inside  and  outside  radius. 


Circular  Rock  Face  Desi^jn  No.  776.  Size  8 ' x 24  Radius  5 feet. 

Circular  Hollow  Blocks  of  any  size  or  radius  can  be  made  on  the  Hercules.  W’e  carry  rejiularly  in 
stock  plates  for  the  making  of  circular  stone  of  various  radaii. 


Rock  and  Plain  Face  OesiKHs  Carried 
Regularly  in  Stock. 


( oni bination  Design  Xo.  .N 
IOC'  Plain  l ace. 

04"  Kock. 

( 'oinl)ination  Design  No.  > 
10  " Plain  Face. 

10"  Rock 

Combination  Design  .No.  > 
S ' Plain  Face. 

; (144. 

S"  Kock. 

Combination  Design  No.  > 
S"  Plain  F'ace. 

i ti.J.O. 

1-2  • Kock 

Combination  Design  No.  > 
ICC  Plain  Face. 

V 704. 

4 " Kock 

( ombination  Design  No.  } 
F2  " Plain  Pace. 

< 77(t 

]■>"  Rock 

Combination  Rock  and  Plain  Face  Design. 


We  also  carry  parts  for  making  Kock 
Face  Stone  10"  high  .x  i!0"  long,  also  plain 
Face  Stone  10"  high  x d4"  long. 


Rock  Pitch  Face  Design  No.  528.  Size  12"  high  x 20"  long.  Any  width. 
A very  handsome  design  for  heavy  construction. 


Hollow  Partition  and  Veneering  Stone 


Hollow  Partition  Block.  Size  8 high  x 4'  wide  x 24  long. 


This  stone  is  produced  by  using 
regular  Plain  Face  No.  XI  1 together 
with  Swinging  Plate  No.  XdSd  and 
d C'on\  ex  Fnds  No.  XdHd  and  Cores 
s"  X 4"  X d4". 

Can  be  produced  in  Rock  or  other 
designs  by  simply  substituting  dif- 
ferent Face  Plates.  For  \'eneering 
this  style  stone  can  be  made  without 
air  space  and  used  accordingly. 


Panel  I'ace  Plates  carried  reg- 
ularly in  stock. 

Panel  Face  No.  .XhlMl  .Size  S \ 1(1 
“ No.  X'.lbT  ••  8 X 2(1 

No.  .\74(i  ••  S X 24 

- No.  \747 

Fractional  -!  stone  4 S-12 


Panel  F'ace 


Plain  Bevel  Face  Design  No.  545. 

Size  8 high  x 20  long,  bevel  1 X 

In  this  design  a special  Face 


Design  No.  X746.  Size  8 ' high  x 24"  long. 

Panel  raised  C 

1)^  Revel  Face  Plates  carried  regularly  in  stock 


1 '4  Revel  Face  No.  X547  Size  s x HI 

••  “ for  corners  No.  .X.747’  j “ S x Hi 

“ “ No.  X.')45 •“  S X 20 

\ •'  '■  forcorners  No.  " 8x  2(» 

IX  '■  No.  X7S;5 ••  S X 24 

IX  '■  '■  for  corners  No.  .\  7!^tH  s x 24 

IX  “ “ Fractional  l!  stone.  . . 


(l-S-Hi  No.  Xlts2 

1 X '■  “ FTactional  :>  stone.  . . 

4 S-12  No.  XS7h 

te  is  recptired  for  Corner  Stone. 


Plain  yf  Bevel  Face  Design  No.  220.  Size  8 high  x 20  long. 


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Face  Plates 

In  order  to  overcome  the  sameness  in  the  appearance  of  concrete  block  buildings,  we  ha\’e  arranged 
to  keep  constantly  on  hand  a variety  of  different  face  plates  for  each  size  and  design  of  stone.  The 
photographs  shown  of  the  various  faces  will  tend  to  give  an  idea  of  the  different  styles,  any  of  which  can 
be  ordered  at  any  time  according  to  the  number  and  letter  appearing  below  each  illustration.  The  size 
given  includes  ^-inch  for  mortar  joint  in  both  height  and  length. 

Rock  Face  Design.  Size  8x16 


Rock  Pitch  Face  Design  No.  XI. 


Rock  Pitch  Face  Design  No.  XI  B. 


Rock  Pitch  Face  Design  No.  XI  D. 


Rock  Pitch  F'ace  Design  No.  XI  A. 


Rock  Pitcli  Face  Design  No.  XI  C, 


Rock  Pitch  Face  Design  No.  XI  E. 


Rock  Pitch  Face  Design  No.  XI  F. 


Rock  Face  Tool  Margin  Design 


Size  8x16 


Rock  Tool  Margin  Face  Design  No.  X505  C. 


Rock  'Pool  Margin  Face  Design  No.  X305  B. 


Rock  Tool  Margin  Face  Design  No.  X505  D. 


I 

I 


Rock  Tool  Margin  Face  Design  No.  X505  E. 


Bush  Hammer  Face  Design  No.  X608. 


Broken  Range  Face  Design  No.  X8.31. 


Tooled  and  Plain  Face  Designs  also  supplied  in  this  size. 


hi 


Rock  Face  Design.  Size  8 x 20. 


Rock  I’itch  Face  Desijjn  Xo.  X2  I). 


Kock  I’itch  Face  Design  No.  X2  E. 


Rock  Pitch  F'ace  De-sign  No.  X2  F. 


Rock  Pitch  Face  Design  No.  X2  G. 


Tool  Face  Design  No.  XIO  T. 


Plain  Face  Design  also  supplied  in  this  size. 


Rock  Face  Tool  Margin  Design.  Size  8 x 20 


Rock  Tool  Margin  Face  Desisn  No.  XS06  C.  Rock  Tool  Margin  Face  Design  No.  XSfl(>  D. 


Bush  Hammer  Face  Design  No.  X60'). 


Broken  Range  Face  Design  No.  XIOOO. 


Plain  Face  Design  No.  10. 


Rock  Face  Design.  Size  8 x 24 


[<ock  F’itch  Face  Design  No.  X.^  C. 


Bush  Hammer  Design  No.  610. 


Broken  Range  Face  Design  No.  X 787. 


Plain  Face  and  Tooled  Designs  also  supplied  in  this  size. 


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Rock  Face  Tool  Margin  Design 


Size  8 X 24 


Rock  'Fool  Margin  Face  Design  No.  XS07  A. 


Rock  'Fool  Margin  Face  Design  No.  X.SO?  C. 


Rock  Tool  Margin  Face  Design  No.  X507  D. 


Rock  Tool  Margin  Face  Design  No.  X.SO?  F". 


Bush  Hammer  Design  No.  X611 


Rock,  Tool  Margin  and  Bush  Hammer  Design.  Size  8x32 


Rock  Bitcii  Face  Design  No.  XS78 


Rock  I’itcli  Face  Design  No.  XS78  \ 


Rock  'Fool  .Margin  Face  Design  No.  X.T8(t 


Rock  'Fool  .Margin  Face  Design  No.  X.S80  \ 


Rock,  Plain  and  Tooled  Face  Designs.  4 and  6 Inches  High 


Rock  Face  Design  No.  X 7.  Size  4"  high  x 10  ' wide  x 20 " long. 


Rock  Face  Design  No.  X 8.  Size  4 " high  x 12  " wide  x 24  ' long. 


Rock  Face  Design  No.  X 8 A.  Size  4 " high  x 24  ' long. 


Rock  Face  Design  No.  X86.1.  Size  6 " high  x 24  long. 

\\'e  also  carry  above  sizes  and  designs  in  both  Plain  and  Tooled  Faces. 


Columns,  Capitals  and  Bases 


This  is  a separate  and  distinct  feature 
of  our  lousiness  and  a \’ery  important  one 
for  all  stone  makers  to  consider.  Op- 
portunities in  this  line  are  unlimited  and 
there  is  a steadilx’  <.tro"'ing  demand  for 
all  ornamentals  that  can  be  successfully 
produced  in  cement.  I'p  to  the  present 
time  we  ha\e  been  unable  to  learn  of 
any  satisfactory  process  for  producing;- 
this  class  of  cement  work  successfullv. 
We,  oursehes.  have  S|ient  nearly  two 
years  e.xperimenting  with  moulds  of  this 
description  and  we  are  now  prepared  to 
furnish  parts  for  the  making  of  this 
ver\  desirable  class  of  stone.  Imperfect 
moulds  only  tend  to  produce  unsalable 
stone.  Work  of  this  character  must 
necessarily  be  perfect  in  ever\  particu- 
lar. Poor  ornamental  work  will  prove  a 
losing  venture  in  every  instance  for  the 
very  reason  that  it  is  subjected  to  the 
most  critical  inspection  and  will  tend  to 
make  or  mar  the  whole  appearance  of 
any  structure. 

The  moulds  we  offer  are  all  carefully 
fitted  and  arranged  to  draw  easily.  The\ 
are  strong,  durable  and  easily  operated. 
They  are  in  no  way  connected  with  the 
Hercules  machine,  but  on  the  contrary, 
are  separate  moulds  designed  for  this 
special  purpose  alone. 

Prices  Quoted  on  Application. 

Be  sure  and  advise  whether  small  or 
large  column  is  required. 


I'his  is  an  excellent  column  for  large  con- 
struction. The  design  is  one  universally  used  and 
admired. 

The  diameter  of  column  shaft  is  and  is 

made  in  ’24"  lengths.  Shorter  lengths  can  be  made 
as  desired. 

The  bottom  of  Square  Base  is  21",  height  S". 

Height  of  Round  Base  is  8". 

Height  of  Ornamental  Collar,  W.  Height  of 
Capital,  ()".  Top  of  Capital,  lb". 


Phis  column  is  designed  especially  for  the 
ordinary  sized  dwelling.  The  design  of  the  Capital 
is  unusually  attractive,  having  proved  its  popularity 
wherever  used. 

d'he  diameter  of  the  column  shaft  is  7",  made  in 
24"  lengths.  Shorter  lengths  can  be  made  as 
desired. 

The  bottom  of  Base  measures  11".  height  7 

Top  of  Capital  is  11",  height  s]". 


Century  Curbing  and  Gutter  Outfit 


1 lie  Patented  Century  Curbing  and  Cutter  Outfit  No.  1 

Realizing  the  great  future  for  Cement  Curbing  and  (futter  led  us  to  add  to  our  extensive  line  of 
artificial  stone  machinery,  a simple  and  rapid  operating  Curbing  and  Cutter  mould,  with  which  anyone 
of  ordinary  intelligence  can  lay,  on  the  job.  Curbing  and  Cutter  at  lower  cost  than  by  any  of  the  other 
methods  heretofore  used. 

With  this  outfit  four  men  will  easily  lay  IPH  feet  of  Curbing  and  Cutter  per  day  at  a cost  of  from  15  to 
hn  cents  per  foot.  The  price  charged  will  average  from  5h  to  sii  cents  per  foot,  which  gives  a handsome 
profit  on  a small  investment.  With  the  Century  outfit  you  are  enabled  to  produce  the  very  highest  grade 
of  work  at  least  cost.  The  outfit  will  enable  you  to  lay  at  one  operation  15  feet  of  combined  Curb  and 
Cutter,  cut  into  five-foot  sections.  It  is  so  constructed  that  with  one  simple  mo\'ement  of  the  cams 
attached  to  the  dividing  plates,  the  entire  forms  are  locked  into  place.  The  sireed  at  which  it  can  be 
operated  will  reduce  the  cost  of  labor  to  such  an  extent  that  it  will  pay  for  itself  many  times  over.  The 
principle  upon  which  the  outfit  is  made  will  not  allow  for  the  making  of  anything  other  than  true  Curb- 
ing and  Cutter. 

We  publish  a book  finely  illustrated,  giving  full  particulars  regarding  method  of  oj^eration.  Copy  of 
this  booklet  will  be  sent  to  any  address  upon  application. 


Curbing  and  Gutter — Continued 


Dartmouth  Street,  Rochester,  N.  Laid  hy  the  Century  Curbing  and  Cutter  Method 


Harvard  Street,  Rochester,  N.  Y.  Showing  Cement  Curbing  and  Cutter,  Just  Completed. 

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Century  Cement  Tools 


These  tools  are  of  our  own  special  designs.  Our  e.vperience  for  many  years,  making  and  laying  arti- 
ficial stone,  puts  us  in  a position  to  know  what  tools  are  essential  for  laying  cement  walks,  curbing, 
gutter,  etc. 

Our  tools  are  made  only  from  the  best  material  and  contain  a linish  superior  to  those  sellingat  double 

their  price.  Should  you  desire  any  special  tool,  we  can  make  it  for  you  on  short  notice. 

The  prices  contained  in  this  catalogue  are  net.  All  goods  are  shipped  F.  O.  H.,  Rochester,  N.  V. 
Our  terms  are  cash  with  order,  or  C.  O.  1).,  unless  satisfactory  references  are  given. 

If  at  any  time  you  should  desire  tools  for  special  work  we  can  make  them  for  you.  just  let  us  know 

your  wants. 

Century  Tuck-Pointing  Tools. 

I'sed  for  making  joint  on  masonry  work — gives  an  excellent  finish.  Atrial  of  these  tools  will  convince 
you  of  their  superiority.  These  tuck-pointing  tools  can  be  used  for  making  both  flat  and  round  joints. 


No.  45.  Size -g"  Mead.  Price  5(lc.  each. 
No.  4(i.  “ 


(lurb  Edjiier. 

No.  1 1.  Size  S"  xd]".  Radius  '1\" . Price  SI. do. 


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Century  Cement  Tools 


Brass  Dot  Rollers 

No.  ’Jtl.  Size  o"  X 4"  Price  S 

No.  -41.  44"  X s"  ••  1((()0 

No.  -J-J.  “ 4.4"  X 111"  “ 1 -2.0(1 

No.  24.  '•  4^'  X 1-2"  14.0(1 

I handles  o feet  long,  Sl.iMi  extra. 

I'his  tool  used  for 


Jointers. 

No.  4’!'  Size  0"  x 2".  Deep  ii".  Price  si. (id 
No.  5.  7.1"  X 2r.  4".  1.1(1 


No.  ().  Size  4 


Jointers. 

X 14".  Deep  Price  S .(id 


No. 


5.1"  X 1 4". 


dotting  walks,  giving 
them  a beautiful 
appearance. 


Hrass  Dot  Rollers. 


Brass  Line  Rollers 


Brass  Ribbon  Rollers. 


No.  2ti.  Dines  f"  apart.  Price  ST.Od 
No.  27.  -•  1"  ••  '•  7.0(1 

No.  2s.  ••  ,1"  ••  7.0(1 

I'hese  Rollers  are  made  24"  x 
s".  I'sed  for  markin 
driveways,  stable 
doors,  etc. 

( )n  all  our  rollers 
either  short  or  long 
handles  can  be  used. 


Brass  Ribbon  Rollers  Brass  Line  Rollers. 

No.  20.  Size  4"  diameter  x 7.V'  long.  Price  S7.5d 

No.  4(1.  ••  44"  “ X S"  “ “ S.dd 

No.  41.  - 44"  ••  X 1-2"  “ *•  12. (Id 


Tampers 


No. 

(1.  Size  ()"  X b". 

Price  Si. (Ml 

No.  1 2.  1 liameter  (>" 

No. 

7.  - 4"  X 1". 

.85 

Price  Si.  10 

No. 

8.  ■■  8"  X 8". 

1.2b 

No. 

0.  5"  X 14". 

1.0b 

Note — Should  you 

No. 

lb.  lb"  X lb". 

1.4b 

desire  tampers  of  s o m e 

N©. 

11.  ••  44"  X 44". 

-•  .95 

special  design  or  size,  not 

Square  Tamper. 


Note — The  prices  stated  above 
include  handles  4 feet  long:. 


mentioned  here,  let  us  know 
your  wants  and  we  will 
supply  you. 


No  12 

Round  Tamper. 


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Methodist  Episcopal  Cdiurch,  Little  Valley,  N.  "W 

This  church  was  erected  by  The  Thompson  Cement  Stone  Company  of  (iowanda  and  Salamanca,  X.  \ . 
nearly  two  years  ago.  The  entire  construction  is  of  cement  stone  made  on  the  Ilercules  machine. 
The  building  was  designed  by  .Mr.  E.  j.  Thompson,  architect,  and  stands  as  an  example  of  what  can  be 
done  with  cement  blocks  properly  made  and  handled. 

The  aboee  mentioned  company  are  now  ojrerating  several  different  plants  wherein  1 lercules  machines, 
are  installed. 


4:; 


Evangelical  Church,  Prairie  du  Sac,  Wisconsin. 

This  edifice  was  completed  last  year.  The  construction  is  of  cement  stone  made  on  the  Hercules 
machine.  The  work  was  done  under  the  direct  supervision  of  the  church  trustees. 

The  design  of  this  church  is  attractive  and  allows  for  the  seating  of  a good-sized  congregation. 
Hercules  stone  properly  made  gives  the  highest  kind  of  satisfaction  and  we  are  constantly  in  receipt  of 
communications  from  those  considering  the  erection  of  churches,  public  buildings,  etc.,  regarding  our 
machines  and  their  method  of  operation. 


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Side  and  Rear  View  Congregational  Church,  Carrington,  North  Dakota,  Now  in  Course  of  Construction. 


Side  View  Congregational  Church,  Carrington,  North  Dakota. 

One  high  in  authority  in  above  church  has  written  us  to  the  effect  that  expert  block  makers  from 
Minneapolis  and  elsewhere  have  pronounced  the  cement  blocks  in  this  church  the  verv  linest  they  have 
ever  seen.  It  is  further  stated  that  a photograph  cannot  begin  to  show  the  real  beauty  of  the  stone. 

This  church  was  designed  by  L.  B.  \ alk  Architectural  Co..  Los  Angles,  Cal.,  and  the  Hercules  ma- 
chine was  chosen  owing  to  its  ability  to  produce  various  sizes  and  designs  of  stone.  The  regular  stone  used 
is  Id  inches  in  height  and ’24  inches  in  length.  Many  special  designed  Octagons  were  recpured.  the  angles 
running  from  85  to  (lO  degrees. 

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Rosston  Union  Church,  Kosston,  Indiana, 


I'his  church  was  designed  and  built  by  Mr.  H.  H.  Stafford,  of  Sheridan.  Indiana.  Concrete  Illock.s 
s"  X in"  X ’Jn"  were  used,  being  made  at  the  rate  of  ’din  per  day  ; M men  employed,  all  mixing  being  done  by 
hand.  When  three  weeks  old  the  blocks  were  harder  to  cut  than  Bedford  Stone,  d'he  church  is  48'  x .Iff', 
and  is  built  to  seat  55ff  people.  It  has  an  elevated  floor  and  circular  pews.  The  cost  of  the  church 
completed  was  S4.8ffn. 


Building  Erected  by  the  Gospel  Trumpet  Co.,  at  Anderson,  Indiana. 

In  erecting  this  large  building  three  designs  of  face  were  used.  Tool  Face  for  basement,  Rock  Pitch 
Face  for  main  walls,  with  Bevel  Face  for  corners  and  belt  courses.  The  thickness  of  the  Blocks  ran  8,  lb. 
Id  and  It)  inches.  A Id-inch  Radius.  Tooled  Face  Stone  was  used  under  porch.  All  stone  was  made 
inches  in  height  b\'  d4  inches  in  length. 

The  Hercules  machine  was  used  e.N'clusively  m the  making  of  the  stone,  tow  stone  of  diffeient  widths 
being  made  at  onetime  on  the  one  machine. 


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New  York,  New  Haven  & Hartford  R.  R.  Co.  Electric  Power  House,  Cos  Cob,  Conn. 


The  New  York,  New  Haven  iV  Hartford  Railroad  Company  are  spending  over  three  million  dollars 
in  transforming  their  New  York  division.  Electric  power  will  supplant  steam  on  all  their  lines  entering 
New  York  City.  The  erection  of  a suitable  power  station  was  naturally  one  of  the  first  things  considered. 
The  contract  for  this  building  was  placed  in  the  hands  of  one  of  the  largest  engineering  concerns  in  the 
United  -States.  This  company  decided  to  use  concrete  blocks  for  the  building  in  question,  and  after  care- 
fully considering  the  merits  of  the  different  machines  on  the  market  decided  to  enter  an  order  for  two 
Hercules  machines,  with  equipment  sufficient  for  properly  turning  out  the  stone  required.  The  building 
stands  to-day  fully  completed,  so  far  as  the  stone  work  is  concerned,  and  demonstrates  fully  the  value  of 
the  properly-made  cement  block  for  hea\’y  construction.  The  building  is  -50  feet  in  length,  and  \'aries  in 
height  from  30  to  fin  feet.  Its  width  is  1 1’i  feet. 


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Side  and  End  View  N.  Y.,  N.  H.,  & H.  Power  House. 


The  size  of  the  blocks  used  in  this  building  were  inches  high,  11^  inches  thick  and  2:^^  inches 

long. 

.\11  the  blocks  are  typically  concrete,  being  made  entirely  with  crushed  stone,  running  from  one  quar- 
ter to  one  inch  in  size.  Fine  crusher  dust  was  used  for  facing,  and  as  a result  the  blocks  present  a very 
fine  appearance.  The  number  of  blocks  alone  required  ran  something  over  i!5tM)(l,  to  say  nothing  of  the 
hundreds  of  feet  of  water  tables,  trimmings,  etc.  This  building  shows  the  mission  st)  le  of  architecture- 
and  when  completed  will  have  a red  tiled  roof. 

It  is  said  that  fully  150  carloads  of  machinery  will  be  required  to  equip  the  plant,  twelve  boilers  har  - 
ing already  been  installed. 


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Building;  of  the  Summit  Express  Co.,  Summit,  N.  J. 


Car  Barn,  Pawtucket,  R.  I. 


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Factory  Wirt  Manufacturing  Co.,  South  Hanson,  Mass. 


h'actory  Foil  Metal  .Manufacturing  Co.,  South  Hanson,  Mass. 


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Barn  Erected  at  Kirkland,  Ind. 

This  barn  gives  an  excellent  idea  as  to  the  appearance  of  the  Cement  Block  when  used  in  construct- 
ing farm  buildings.  This  barn  is  'Hi  feet  high,  40  feet  wide  by  80  feet  long.  It  is  modern  and  up-to-date 
in  every  way.  It  has  been  completed  over  one  year  and  is  giving  the  highe.st  satisfaction.  Cost  complete 
.S-400.  H,  H.  Stafford.  .Sheridan.  Ind.,  Architect  and  Builder. 


Livery  Stable,  Pawtucket  R.  I. 

Erected  by  Builders  Concrete  Stone  Co.,  Pawtucket.  The  plain  face  effect  is  nicely  brought  out  in 
this  building  by  the  use  of  bevels  on  corners. 


Building  Erected  of  Hercules  Stone,  in  Daytona,  Florida. 

It  will  be  noticed  that  the  Egg  and  Dart  Design  has  been  worked  out  very  nicely  in  the  pillars,  while 
the  ornamental  frieze  forms  part  of  the  balustrade.  The  stone  are  \ ery  light  in  appearance,  due  to  the 
use  of  a very  white  sand  for  facing. 


Home  for  the  .\ged,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

The  above  building  shows  the  handsome  effect  of  the  cement  block  when  used  for  trimmings.  .All 
cement  blocks  used  in  this  building  were  made  on  the  Hercules  machine,  under  the  direct  supervision  of 
Bishop  McQuaid. 


The  “Weldon”  Apartment  House,  Greenfield,  Mass. 

A strictly  iip  to  date  apartment  house  built  of  cement  blocks  made  on  the  Hercules  machine.  The 
owner  and  builder,  Mr.  T.  ( ).  Wells,  is  a thorough  belie\er  in  cement  construction,  and  cement  has  been 
used  throughout,  even  to  the  ovens  and  refrigerators. 


Showing  Handsome  Effect  of  Cement  Blocks  used  for  Foundation  and  Retaining  Walls. 


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Building;  Erected  in  St.  Petersburg,  Russia,  with  the  Hercules  Machine. 


The  Hercules  in  Russia. 


The  Hercules  in  Cuba. 

Foundation  Blocks  in  this  building  are  \'l"  high.  dO"  thick  and  4(1"  long. 


I he  Hercules  in  Nova  Scotia. 

Masonic  'I'eniple,  Sydney,  X.  S.  Completed  early  in  year  of  lOOti.  (ieo.  h.  I.ow  & Co.,  Halifax,  X.  S..  l>uilder’ 


Commissary  at  the  Works  of  the  “ Kosmos”  Portland  Cement  Co.,  Kosmosdale,  Ky. 


Double  House  at  Works  of  “Kosmos”  Portland  Cement  Co.,  Kosmosdale,  Ky. 


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Built  of  Hercules  Stone  by  F.  B.  Rhoades,  Wilmington,  Ohio. 


Residence  Built  of  Hercules  Stone,  Seaford,  Delaware. 


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Built  of  Hercules  Stone  by  Benjamin  & Clapper,  Wolcott,  N. 
W'.  F.  Sharpe,  KelloKj?  St.,  .Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  .\rchitect. 


This  Building  was  Erected  in  1904  at  Avon,  N.  Y. 


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Building  Erected  During  1905,  Rochester,  N.  Y.  Plain  Face  Design  used  Throughout. 


Worswick  Paving  Co.  Residence,  Fresno,  Calif. 


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Automobile  House. 


The  effect  of  a plain  belt 
course  is  plainly  seen  in  this 
cut. 

This  auto  house  was  erected 
of  Hercules  Stone  during  the 
spring  of  19h4.  It  is  as  hand- 
some today  as  when  first  erected. 

Concrete  Blocks  never  require 
painting  or  repairing,  and  con- 
tinue to  grow  stronger  and  bet- 
ter with  age. 


The  Cement  Block  is  invalu- 
able for  automobile  garages 
where  fire-proof  construction  is 
an  important  factor.  This  garage 
was  built  of  Hercules  .Stone 
during  the  year  of  190-1. 


.\utomobile  Garage. 


The  handsome  effect  of  four  and  eight-inch 
courses  are  well  brought  out  in  this  tasty  little 
auto  house.  Erected  during  19(l5  with  the 
Hercules  machine. 


Automobile  House. 


\’an  Deventer  Office  Building,  Knoxville,  I'enn.,  Erected  During  1906  by  the  Oliver  Cio., 

W'.  H.  Burke,  Elngineer. 

In  this  notable  building  Hercules  machines  were  used  for  making  the  concrete  stone  which  was  used 
for  the  side  walls.  The  building  is  built  upon  a reinforced  frame,  the  front  and  back  walls  being  of 
monolithic  construction.  A mi.xture  of  water  and  cement  carefully  strained  was  applied  to  the  front  of  the 
building  after  it  was  completed,  giving  it  the  e.xact  appearance  of  smooth  limestone.  The  structure  is 
uniform  in  appearance,  and  has  been  great!}'  admired  by  all  who  have  seen  it. 

Reports  received  from  the  Oliver  Co.  state  that  they  are  now  using  Hercules  machines  in  tilling  an 
order  for  i:5(l,()00  blocks,  to  be  used  in  a large  building  at  Nashville,  Tenn.  When  this  work  is  completed 
the  two  Hercules  machines  purchased  by  them  the  latter  part  of  lbU.5  will  have  produced  over  2411,(1(1(1 
blocks. 

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Restaurant  Building  of  the  General  Electric  Co.,  Schenectady,  N.  Y. 

This  building,  150'x  SO',  is  built  of  Concrete  Blocks  made  on  the  Hercules  Machine.  It  was  erected 
early  in  the  spring  of  1005,  and  has  given  the  highest  satisfaction.  Hercules  Stone  was  specified  after 
samples  of  stone  made  on  various  other  makes  of  machines  had  been  submitted.  An  extract  received 
from  the  builder,  Mr.  John  J.  Turner,  Amsterdam,  X.  V.,  reads:  “It  is  the  universal  verdict  of  several 
thousand  men  employed  in  and  about  the  General  Electric  Company’s  shops  that  these  are  the  fine.st 
Cement  Blocks  they  have  ever  seen.’’ 

This  is  but  one  of  several  buildings  erected  of  Hercules  Cement  Blocks  for  this  well-known  concern. 


Gleason  Tool  Works,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

The  cement  blocks  in  this  building  were  not  made  on  our  machines.  The  Hercules,  however, 
became  absolutely  necessarv^  in  order  to  properly  produce  the  trimmings  required. 


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Assembling  Department. 


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Description  of  Parts. 


No. 

187 —  Right  R Arm. 

188 —  Left  L Arm. 

ISO — Frame  Side  Rail, 
isi  - ••  End  Rail. 

1 8t! — “ Center  Brace. 

■A  —Main  1^"  .Shaft. 

183 —  Ratchet  for  Shaft. 

184 —  Pawl. 

18.5 — Counter  Weight. 

18() — Shaft  Stop. 

B — Main  Shaft  Collars. 

C — End  Door  Rod. 

1) — " Collars. 

189 —  Mould  Plate  Locking  Clamps. 

190 —  Face  Plate  Locker  for  Arm  No.  ls8. 

191—  “ “ “ l.NT. 

•203 — Small  Face  Plate  Locker  for  1 sy  and  1 

E — Large  Bolt  for  L Arms,  Face  Plate  Lockers 
and  Pawl. 

F — Small  Bolt  for  Small  Collars  I). 

G — •*  ■*  “ Large  Collars  B and  Handle 

Rods  I and  |. 


No. 

11  Adjuster  Bolts  for  L Arms  187  and  iss. 

1 -j"  Handle  Rod  3C  long. 

I *•  ••  7'  long. 

K — Bolt  for  .Mould  Plate  Locking  Clamp  No.  189. 
L — Spreader  Bolt  for  L .Arms  187  and  188. 

.M — Con\ex  End  Door  (order  size  wanted.) 

N — Face  Plate  regulates  height  and  length  of  stone. 
( ) — Swinging  Plate  “ width  “ ■'  “ “ 

P — Ends  for  Corner  Stone,  must  match  design  of 
F'ace  (order  by  size  ) 

(,) — Fractional  Face  Plate  (order  according  to  size 
and  design  required.) 

R — ••  Swinging  I’late  (order  according  to  size 

required. 

S — “ Dividers  used  with  Plates  (,)  and  R. 

'F — Water  Table  Adjusters  for  regulating  height  of 
stone. 

C — Clamp  for  use  with  Bay  Windows  and  -Circular 
Stone  Plates. 

\' — Core  (order  to  match  .Swinging  Plate.) 


Refer  to  this  page  when  ordering  parts. 


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